Functional Anatomy Quiz

Functional Anatomy can best be defined as:

• A field of science that studies how muscles and bones in the body work together to produce movement.

• A specialised branch of anatomy that investigates bodily structures.

• Understanding how the skeletal system and muscular system interact in order to produce movement.

• All of the above

The main purpose of studying Functional Anatomy is to:

• Decrease the chance of a quick recovery

• Increase the risk of being injured

• Recover from injuries during rehabilitation

• All of the above

How does warming up help to prevent injury? Circle the incorrect answer

• Increase range of movement

• Decreases blood flow

• Reduces muscle soreness post exercise

• Increases flexibility by lengthening muscles

Which body system protects the internal organs, as well as providing support and a framework for the body?

• Muscular System

• Endocrine System

• Skeletal System

• Circulatory System

Which statement about the basic functions of muscles is FALSE?

• Generate heat to maintain body temperature.

• Provides support and a framework for the body.

• Produce the movement required to walk, run, jump, breathe, digest food and excrete waste.

• Stabilise the position of the body and internal organs.

A ligament can be defined as…

• Joins bones to other bones.

• Joins a muscle to bone.

• Acts as a lubricant and shock absorber.

• A movement that returns a body part towards the midline of the body.

The two missing words from the sentence are: The movement that a muscle produces is called its action. Each muscle in the body is only capable of two actions: - ________ – a state in which tension in the muscle fibres increases, making them shorter and tighter. - ________ – a state in which tension in the muscle fibres decreases, making them longer and looser.

• Abduction and Adduction

• Compact and Spongy

• Antagonist and Stabiliser

• Contraction and Relaxation

Synovial joints allow movement of the skeleton. Which of the following is NOT a synovial joint?

• Ball and Socket Joints

• Plantar Joints

• Hinge Joints

• Saddle Joints

Which is NOT a type of movement?

• Antagonist and Stabiliser

• Abduction and Adduction

• Flexion and Extension

• Pronation and supination

Identify the type of movement described below. “Rotating a body part so that the palm is posterior or inferior”

• Flexion

• Extension

• Pronation

• Adduction